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‘House of the Dragon’ Trailer gives Fans a Game of Throne Prequel Tease

Dragons, Targaryens and the Iron Throne:

A new trailer for the HBO original series based on the wildly popular “Game of Thrones” series has been released. The prequel, and title of the new TV series  “House of the Dragon” is set 200 years before events that unfolded in “ The Game of Thrones” which breaks down the origin story of House Targaryen.  

The series adapted to the big screen thanks to the work of George R. R. Martin novels, specifically “Fire and Blood”. The spinoff will explain how the Targaryens wound up in a brutal civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons, which foreshadow the beginning of the end of the Westeros’ ruling. 

The first 10 episodes that will make up the first season is sure to be a huge production, based on reports that each episode cost under $20 million per episode to make.

The streaming platform just released a teaser trailer, along with character information which will feature (get ready for difficult name pronunciations!): Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen,  Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria , Steve Toussaint as  Lord Corlys Velaryon,  Fabien Frankel as Sir Criston Cole, Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower and Olivia Cooke as  Alicent Hightower.

“House of the Dragon” will make its debut this fall on August 21. 

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‘House of the Dragon’ first Trailer hints at Something Big

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Prequel based on Game of Thrones: Fire will Reign, GOT fans will see the history of the Targaryens come to life 

During a panel for Television Critics’ Association, the HBO network confirmed that the GOT prequel is happening and will begin filming, starting in April. The prequel, “House of the Dragon” is co-created by George R.R. Martin and based off his book “Fire & Blood”. 

The series will have a total of 10 episodes and star Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen and will tell the story of the Targaryen war that happened 300 years before events in the series “Game of Thrones”. 

Other characters include Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen played by Emma D’Arcy, Queen Alicent Hightower played by Olivia Cooke, Viserys’ and Prince Daemon Targaryen played by Matt Smith.

Another character, Aegon II Targaryen, who is Princess Rhaenyra’s half-brother, also it appears, will be pivotal for the series.  The younger half sibling challenges her claim to the throne and is ultimately the cause of the civil war, however the actor that is to play the character has yet to be revealed.  

Filming is set to begin in April and based on current information will be slated for release sometime in 2022 on HBO and HBO Max.  

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‘House of the Dragon’ to begin Production Soon

Prequel based on Game of Thrones: Fire will Reign, GOT fans will see the history of the Targaryens come to life 

During a panel for Television Critics’ Association, the HBO network confirmed that the GOT prequel is happening and will begin filming, starting in April. The prequel, “House of the Dragon” is co-created by George R.R. Martin and based off his book “Fire & Blood”. 

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The series will have a total of 10 episodes and star Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen and will tell the story of the Targaryen war that happened 300 years before events in the series “Game of Thrones”. 

Other characters include Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen played by Emma D’Arcy, Queen Alicent Hightower played by Olivia Cooke, Viserys’ and Prince Daemon Targaryen played by Matt Smith.

Another character, Aegon II Targaryen, who is Princess Rhaenyra’s half-brother, who will be pivotal for the series.  The younger half sibling challenges her claim to the throne and ultimately the cause of the civil war, however the actor to play the character has yet to be revealed.  

Filming is said to begin in April and based on current information will be slated for release sometime in 2022 on HBO and HBO Max.  


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